Best Schools in Orange, NJ
Orange, NJ has a total of 20 schools including 3 high schools, 11 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 11,673 students attend Orange, NJ schools. On average, schools in Orange score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Orange meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Orange, NJ
Orange, NJ has 3 high schools with 5,164 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Orange score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Orange don't meet expectations.
1. West Orange High School
SchoolGrade
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2151 Students
2. East Orange Campus High School
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East Orange School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1748 Students
3. Orange High School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orange, NJ
Orange, NJ has 11 middle schools with 4,645 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Orange score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Orange meet expectations.
1. Roosevelt Middle School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 499 Students
2. Liberty Middle School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
3. Orange Preparatory Academy School Of Inquiry And Innovation
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 8 • 414 Students
4. Rosa Parks Community School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 534 Students
5. Sojourner Truth Middle School
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East Orange School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orange, NJ
Orange, NJ has 6 elementary schools with 1,864 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Orange score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Orange meet expectations.
1. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
2. Heywood Avenue Elementary School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 367 Students
3. Hazel Avenue Elementary School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
4. Forest Street Community Elementary School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 375 Students
5. Cleveland Street Elementary School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 292 Students
6. Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 692 Students
7. Park Avenue Elementary School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
8. Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence
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East Orange School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
9. Oakwood Avenue Community School
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 281 Students
10. Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
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East Orange School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 137 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orange, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orange, NJ has a total population of 34,878 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orange, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orange, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Orange, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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